I have been avoiding the truth. If I blog about it - it must be true. Since returning from our spring break vacation I have been in a weight loss stall. Layman's terms "I am not losing weight according to the scales". What's wrong? Why is this happening? Is the weight loss done? Am I giving up and a failure? I am reflecting on the past year. One year ago yesterday, I celebrated with co workers at a friend's/co workers wedding. I like weddings that reflect personality and not "society's pressures"... I remember the rainy wedding day and I was miserable and fat feeling. (Just being honest).. But, Katie's wedding had Katie and Kyle's personality etched in the details. So, back on topic.. I am so thankful for my progress in the past year! I will not beat myself up over this stall... What's crazy is my body continues to shift or redistributed fat around. Some days a shirt I bought in March will be too big and other days jeans are looser than normal.
Everyone says stalls or plateaus are very normal with any weight loss... While that doesn't mean I like them or appreciate them. The real deal is while I am experiencing this stall I need to continue to be focused and make good decisions. It's a new month and it's time to kick this stall to the curb.... I have read several helpful articles but, this article was really helpful. I know I am wasting some calories and I am also getting laxed in my day to day eating. But, recently I read where a fellow WLS friend says that proper water intake takes time to build up. Duh. Why hadn't I thought of that? So, I am starting with small water goals and adding 10 ounces each day. I am also going to make sure I am eating better... I also plan to start back to working out with Josh my personal trainer D1. Hopefully, doing these things will put me back on track.
But, don't worry I am not finished with my journey and this verse reminds me of this...
James 1:2 (MSG) Consider it a sheer gift, friends, when tests and challenges come at you from all sides. You know that under pressure, your faith-life is forced into the open and shows its true colors. So don’t try to get out of anything prematurely. Let it do its work so you become mature and well-developed, not deficient in any way. 5-8 If you don’t know what you’re doing, pray to the Father. He loves to help. You’ll get his help, and won’t be condescended to when you ask for it. Ask boldly, believingly, without a second thought. People who “worry their prayers” are like wind-whipped waves. Don’t think you’re going to get anything from the Master that way, adrift at sea, keeping all your options open.
Rho,
ReplyDeleteYou look amazing in your photo above. Your success thus far has been tremendous, and I know you will keep going. At some point, I'm sure you have to think (maybe not consciously), I like the way I look, and maybe I'm okay with it right here. Stick with your plan, do what you can with the changing times of summer, and embrace your new and lovely self! You are beautiful, you are an awesome wife, a terrific Mom, and a great friend. Always remember these things. All of us are so very proud of your accomplishment! It took really hard work to get where you are today. Love ya!